Camden Public Library Events December 1 through December 15

Monday, November 28, 2016

Camden Public Library Events December 1 through December 15

Thursday, December 1

Author Malia Dell offers “Food That Works: Real Meals to Survive the 9 to 5,” at the Camden Public Library, 7:00 pm. Dell will talk about sustainable, healthy eating for anyone interested in making better choices in the way you eat, shop, and organize your fridge, no matter how busy your schedule. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Friday, December 2

Christmas-by-the-Sea opening ceremonies featuring CHRHS Chamber Singers, Women’s Choir, Off Beats, and Fortissima. 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, followed by the Tree Lighting and caroling in Harbor Park at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, December 3

Story Hour with Santa at the Camden Public Library, 12:15 pm, after Santa arrives in Camden Harbor by boat. Santa reads his traditional “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

Photographer Mark Haskell will again be taking free photos with Santa at the Camden Public Library, 1:00 pm.

Sunday, December 4

Ho Ho Holiday Children’s Book Fair 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, co-hosted by Sherman’s Books, featuring children’s book authors and illustrators including Ronni Arno, Liza Gardner Walsh, Lynn Plourde, and more. There will be books on hand for purchase and signing.

Monday, December 5

Annual “Writers Read” by the Writers’ Group of the Coastal Senior College, 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library.

Tuesday, December 6

“Hour of Code” is a special program on coding, specifically for children ages 5 to 10, 5:00-6:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. Space is limited, and sign-up is required. Instruction and equipment will be provided. Children under 8 should have an adult with them. Call 236-3440 to sign up. The program will be led by the library’s Technology Coordinator, Olga Zimmerman.

“Sugar Cravings: Fifteen Herbs You Need To Know” presented by Clinical Herbalist Steve Byers, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. Get ready for the holidays by retraining your body to appreciate sugar in smaller amounts, with herbs.

Wednesday, December 7

Midcoast Stroke Support Group meeting, 10:00 am at the Camden Public Library, all are welcome. For more information call 273-2090.

Carole Starr, co-founder of Brain Injury Voices in Portland, will present a talk on brain injury advocacy, survivors, and the need for support, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, at the Camden Public Library, hosted by the Midcoast Stroke Support Group. All are welcome.

Thursday, December 8

Art opening for Clarity’s annual exhibit in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library, 6:00-8:00 pm. Clarity is the two-person art team, Robert and Su.Sane Hake, and their exhibit is “Temper Tantrum, A 20/20 Vision,” a “show to heal our time.” The gala opening will feature live music and audience participation.

Monday, December 12

The Destination Wellness speaker at the Camden Public Library will be Kerry Altiero, owner of Café Miranda, speaking on “Mood Foods” at 12:00 noon. Come hear about foods that make us happy, foods that make us sad, or even mad.

Tuesday, December 13

Leer y charlar is Read and chat – entirely in Spanish! 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. All who are proficient in Spanish are welcome.

Tuesday Book Club, 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. The book for this session is “Everybody’s Fool” by Richard Russo. All are welcome, please call Mary at 763-3035 for more information.

Dr. Ethelle Lord presents “Alzheimer and Dementia Coaching,” 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. Lord’s approach includes the family care provider, an Alzheimer’s coach at the hub of the healthcare wheel, and the need for a standard in dementia care training. Books will be available at the reading for purchase and signing.

Wednesday, December 14

“Discovering Creativity and Sacred Space” presented by the artist/writer team of Su.Sane and Robert Hake, 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, part of Quarry Hill’s Adventures in Living Well series for adults age 50 and better. Advance registration required; to sign up, please call Quarry Hill at 921-6116 or email qhinfo@penbayhealthcare.org.

Thursday, December 15

Join Millennial midcoast-based realtor Monet Brazier at 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library for a presentation for “First Time Home Buyers.” Along with a local loan officer, she will help explain the home-buying process in ‘plain English.’